(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Mason Whitney, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Adjutant General of Colorado from 2003 to 2007. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Whitney culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.